'09 Street Glide -Changing primary oil -Quick question..
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'09 Street Glide -Changing primary oil -Quick question..
$200 for a service on a Harley, so I'm buying a lift and a shop manual and doing it myself. I've changed the oil, but never the primary...
My '09 Street Glide doesn't have a primary inspection cover, so after I drain, is it ok to remove the derby cover & fill it there?
My '09 Street Glide doesn't have a primary inspection cover, so after I drain, is it ok to remove the derby cover & fill it there?
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...when the bike is level. If it's on its stand then you should be ok. Check the manual for the correct amount to put in. My '07 takes 38oz on a wet fluid change, but it may not be the same for your '09. Go slow and have fun! Don't forget the torque wrench.
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yes, so you need 2 quarts of lube.
while it is draining, work the clutch to get the fluid out that is stuck between the discs/plates.
you could even use a cable tie to hold the clutch lever in ( separating the plates)
the plug is magnetic, wipe it off.
be very careful replacing the steel drain plugs into aluminum.
to start the plug, turn counter clockwise until it "clicks" - the threads are now aligned and you can turn the plug clockwise
I usually reuse the O ring seal, I just turn it so a fresh round section is at the bottom, if it is all squared off or cracked replace it.
I usually have common gaskets and seals in the garage- saves a last minute run to the shop
mike
while it is draining, work the clutch to get the fluid out that is stuck between the discs/plates.
you could even use a cable tie to hold the clutch lever in ( separating the plates)
the plug is magnetic, wipe it off.
be very careful replacing the steel drain plugs into aluminum.
to start the plug, turn counter clockwise until it "clicks" - the threads are now aligned and you can turn the plug clockwise
I usually reuse the O ring seal, I just turn it so a fresh round section is at the bottom, if it is all squared off or cracked replace it.
I usually have common gaskets and seals in the garage- saves a last minute run to the shop
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; May 31, 2012 at 12:32 PM.
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I always take the cover off first (just to make sure the screws come off). If you drain it, then strip a screw, no way to fill it up without minor surgery.
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I've done the same thing after I received the first bill for an oil change. Bought a lift and try to do as much of my own service as possible. Now you just end up buying a bunch of expensive tools. I also found the fixmyhog DVDs good value.
Cheers
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Last edited by julesdain; May 31, 2012 at 12:33 PM.